Chapter 123

Chloe Hughes and Zoey Mitchell had spotted Amelia Johnson too. “Well, look who’s gotten in good with Lily Carter already. That was fast,” Chloe muttered bitterly, a flicker of envy in her eyes. Zoey snorted, arms crossed. “Who knew that country bumpkin had it in her? Still, no matter how she pretends, a chicken’s not turning into a phoenix anytime soon.” The space between the two groups shrank rapidly. “Ha, can you two even afford to shop here? Don’t tell me you're just here window-shopping,” said the short girl beside Lily, eyeing Chloe and Zoey with a look that screamed ‘ugh’. She clearly thought their earlier comments were aimed at her. The girl wearing glasses chimed in too. “Obviously. Broke folks should just stay home instead of embarrassing themselves.” Chloe shot them a glare. “What are you even talking about? Mind your own damn business.” “Lily, remember that fake rich girl story I told you?” the short girl smirked. “The one who split the cost of hotel rooms just for the ‘Gram